Quick Specs
| Brand | Flexfab |
| Series | 5500 |
| Type | Hose |
| Body Size | 7/8" |
| Length | 3ft |
| Color | Green |
Performance & Construction
| Construction | Green silicone, 3-ply polyester |
| Inside Diameter | 0.88" (22 mm) |
| Outside Diameter | 1.20" (30 mm) |
| Actual Burst Pressure | 465 PSI |
| Working Pressure | ~155 PSI (1/3 of burst) |
| Temperature Range | -65F to +350F |
| Wall Thickness | .140"/.190" |
| Standards | SAE J20 R1 Class A; TMC RP303B Cl I Gr II |
| Origin | Made in USA |
Product Details
Product Details
The Flexfab 5500-087 is a green silicone, 3-ply polyester hose engineered for demanding engine environments. It resists hardening, cracking, cold leaks, aging, and many chemicals, making it a durable, long-lasting solution for diesel, automotive, marine, agricultural, and industrial cooling systems. The recommended Flexfab clamp for this size is shown in the chart below.
Why this hose
- Green silicone, 3-ply polyester — durable construction engineered for demanding cooling-system service.
- -65F to +350F range — stays flexible in cold and handles under-hood heat without hardening or cracking.
- Resists hardening, cracking, cold leaks, aging, and many chemicals — long service life where ordinary rubber fails.
- Meets SAE J20 R1 Class A; TMC RP303B Cl I Gr II — engineered to recognized heavy-duty hose standards.
Frequently asked questions
What clamp does it take?
Use the Flexfab 2582‑0012 clamp, sized to this hose’s outside diameter. Two clamps per connection is standard practice.
Flexfab 5515 & 5500 Series — Complete Size & Clamp Chart
Every size in the series. The 5515 (blue) and 5500 (green) hoses are the same construction in different colors. Click a part number to open that product. The clamp column shows the Flexfab clamp(s) that fit each hose OD.
| Green 5500 |
Blue 5515 |
ID (in) |
ID (mm) |
OD (in) |
OD (mm) |
Actual Burst |
SAE | TMC | Weight (lb/ft) |
Matching Clamp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5500‑038 |
5515‑038 5515‑038X12 |
0.38" | 10 | 0.70" | 18 | 500 PSI | 425.0 | 125 | 0.12 | 2582‑0004 |
| 5500‑050 |
5515‑050 5515‑050X12 |
0.50" | 13 | 0.82" | 21 | 500 PSI | 425.0 | 125 | 0.16 | 2582‑0006 |
| 5500‑062 |
5515‑062 5515‑062X12 |
0.63" | 16 | 0.95" | 24 | 485 PSI | 425.0 | 125 | 0.2 | 2582‑0010 |
| 5500‑075 |
5515‑075 5515‑075X12 |
0.75" | 19 | 1.07" | 27 | 475 PSI | 325.0 | 125 | 0.24 | 2582‑0012 |
| 5500‑087 |
5515‑087 5515‑087X12 |
0.88" | 22 | 1.20" | 30 | 465 PSI | 300.0 | 125 | 0.28 | 2582‑0012 |
| 5500‑100 |
5515‑100 5515‑100X12 |
1.00" | 25 | 1.32" | 34 | 450 PSI | 300.0 | 125 | 0.32 | 2582‑0016 |
|
5500‑112 5500‑112X12 |
5515‑112 5515‑112X12 |
1.13" | 29 | 1.45" | 37 | 435 PSI | 300.0 | 125 | 0.36 | 2582‑0016 or 2584‑0175 |
|
5500‑125 5500‑125X12 |
5515‑125 5515‑125X12 |
1.25" | 32 | 1.57" | 40 | 425 PSI | 275.0 | 125 | 0.4 | 2582‑0020 or 2584‑0175 |
|
5500‑150 5500‑150X12 |
5515‑150 5515‑150X12 |
1.50" | 38 | 1.82" | 46 | 375 PSI | 250.0 | 125 | 0.48 | 2582‑0024 or 2584‑0212 |
| 5500‑162 |
5515‑162 5515‑162X12 |
1.63" | 41 | 1.95" | 50 | 350 PSI | 225.0 | 125 | 0.52 | 2582‑0024 or 2584‑0212 |
| 5500‑175 |
5515‑175 5515‑175X12 |
1.75" | 44 | 2.07" | 53 | 300 PSI | 225.0 | 125 | 0.56 | 2582‑0028 or 2584‑0262 |
| 5500‑187 |
5515‑187 5515‑187X12 |
1.88" | 48 | 2.20" | 56 | 250 PSI | 200.0 | 100 | 0.6 | 2582‑0032 or 2584‑0262 |
|
5500‑200 5500‑200X12 |
5515‑200 5515‑200X12 |
2.00" | 51 | 2.32" | 59 | 250 PSI | 200.0 | 100 | 0.64 | 2582‑0032 or 2584‑0262 |
| 5500‑212 |
5515‑212 5515‑212X12 |
2.13" | 54 | 2.45" | 62 | 235 PSI | 175.0 | 100 | 0.68 | 2582‑0032 or 2584‑0262 |
| 5500‑238 |
5515‑238 5515‑238X12 |
2.38" | 60 | 2.70" | 69 | 210 PSI | 150.0 | 100 | 0.76 | 2582‑0040 or 2584‑0312 |
| 5500‑250 |
5515‑250 5515‑250X12 |
2.50" | 64 | 2.82" | 72 | 200 PSI | 150.0 | 100 | 0.8 | 2582‑0040 or 2584‑0312 |
| 5500‑262 |
5515‑262 5515‑262X12 |
2.63" | 67 | 2.95" | 75 | 200 PSI | 125.0 | 100 | 0.84 | 2582‑0040 or 2584‑0312 |
| 5500‑275 |
5515‑275 5515‑275X12 |
2.75" | 70 | 3.07" | 78 | 200 PSI | 125.0 | 100 | 0.88 | 2582‑0044 or 2584‑0362 |
| 5500‑312 |
5515‑312 5515‑312X12 |
3.13" | 80 | 3.45" | 88 | 175 PSI | 75.0 | 100 | 1.0 | 2582‑0048 or 2584‑0362 |
| 5500‑325 |
5515‑325 5515‑325X12 |
3.25" | 83 | 3.57" | 91 | 175 PSI | 75.0 | 100 | 1.04 | 2582‑0052 or 2584‑0412 |
| 5500‑338 |
5515‑338 5515‑338X12 |
3.38" | 86 | 3.70" | 94 | 150 PSI | 75.0 | 100 | 1.08 | 2582‑0052 or 2584‑0412 |
| 5500‑350 |
5515‑350 5515‑350X12 |
3.50" | 89 | 3.82" | 97 | 150 PSI | 75.0 | 100 | 1.12 | 2582‑0056 or 2584‑0412 |
| 5500‑375 |
5515‑375 5515‑375X12 |
3.75" | 95 | 4.07" | 103 | 135 PSI | 50.0 | 100 | 1.2 | 2582‑0060 or 2584‑0412 |
| 5500‑400 |
5515‑400 5515‑400X12 |
4.00" | 102 | 4.32" | 110 | 125 PSI | 50.0 | 100 | 1.28 | 2582‑0064 or 2584‑0462 |
| 5500‑450 |
5515‑450 5515‑450X12 |
4.50" | 114 | 4.82" | 122 | 100 PSI | — | — | 1.44 | 2582‑0072 or 2584‑0512 |
| 5500‑500 |
5515‑500 5515‑500X12 |
5.00" | 127 | 5.32" | 135 | 90 PSI | — | — | 1.6 | 2584‑0562 |
| 5500‑600 |
5515‑600 5515‑600X12 |
6.00" | 152 | 6.32" | 161 | 75 PSI | — | — | 1.92 | 2584‑0662 |
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